"Putin's Nuclear Warnings: Threats to NATO and Ukraine"

A prominent ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Vladimir Solovyov, suggested on his show that nuclear strikes should be launched on France, Germany, and the United States, all members of the NATO alliance. The idea of a potential nuclear war has been floated by several Russian officials amid the conflict in Ukraine, with Putin previously stating Russia's readiness to use nuclear weapons. The discussion on Russian state TV comes amidst tensions over aid and weapons provided by NATO members to Kyiv, with Solovyov and his guests considering various Western cities as potential targets for nuclear strikes.